Intellian V100, v100GX Installation And Operation Manual

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Marine Satellite Communication Antenna System

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Installation and Operation Manual

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INDEX

INTRODUCTION 9

Intellian v100 Introduction 10

Intellian v100 Features 11

System Conguration 12

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA 13

System Package 14

Planning the Installation 19

Antenna Installation 23

INSTALLING THE ACU 33

Mounting the ACU 34

Gyrocompass Connection 36

PC to ACU Communication Setup 38

Wi-Fi Connection 40

ACU Connector Guide 43

OPERATING THE ACU 45

Introduction 46

Normal Mode 48

Setup Mode 52

Installation Settings 53

Antenna Settings 56

Satellite Settings 67

System Settings 74

Aptus

Introduction to Aptus

Software Installation 85

PC to ACU Communication Setup 86

Toolbar Menus 89

System Property Status Dashboard 92

Work View Tabs 96

Aptus

WEB 113

Introduction 114

Main Page 115

Antenna Settings 119

Firmware & Conguration 127

APPENDIX A: Java Download and Install Guide 143

APPENDIX B: Modem Connection 147

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 158

WARRANTY 159

CERTIFICATIONS

Doc Number IT13-DC0513-V1_0

Intellian Technologies, Inc.

EMEA & APAC Headquarters 2F Dongik Bldg., 98 Nonhyun-dong Kangnam-gu, Seoul 135-080, Korea

Tel : +82 2 511 2244

Intellian Technologies, Inc.

US Headquarters 9004 Research Dr. Irvine, CA 92618 USA

Tel : +1 949 727 4498

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Intellian Technologies, manufactures of stabilized maritime VSAT antenna systems for satellite communication at sea, supplies stabilized maritime VSAT antenna systems to the satellite communication service providers for their ESV (Earth Station on Vessels) networks.

FCC §25.222 defines the provisions for blanket licensing of ESV antennas operation in the Ku-band. It defines the antennas radiation, and each article regulates the followings;

§25.222 (a)(1)(i)(A): Regulation for Azimuth Direction & Co Polarization

§25.222 (a)(2)(i)(B): Regulation for Other Direction & Co Polarization

§25.222 (a)(1)(i)(C): Regulation for Cross Polarization

Intellian Technologies, Inc. declares that v100GX complies with the threshold level as defined in §25.222(a)(1)(i)(A):, and declares that v100GX is in accordance with all defined regulations from §25.222(a)(1)(i)(B) to §25.222(a)(1)(i)(C) at the below stated input power spectral density, with an N value of 1.

Product description Intellian v100/v100GX, 103cm Ku-band maritime VSAT antenna system

EIRP spectral density limit -16.18 dBW/ 4 KHz

Intellian Technologies, Inc. declares that the above antenna will maintain a pointing error of less than or equal to 0.2 degree under specified ship motion conditions in accordance with the requirements of §25.222 (a)(1)(ii).

Intellian Technologies, Inc. declares that the above antennas will automatically cease the transmission with a mute command to the modem within 100 milliseconds if the target satellite and the axis of the main lobe of the ESV antenna exceeds 0.5 degree and will not resume until such angle is less than or equal to 0.2 degree in accordance with the requirements of §25.222 (a)(1)(iii)

Radiation pattern data is available upon request to verify the conformance.

Authority: Steve Cha

Director, Research & Development

Signature:

Date: May 13, 2013

Doc Number IT12-DC1020-01

Intellian Technologies, Inc.

EMEA & APAC Headquarters 2F Dongik Bldg., 98 Nonhyun-dong Kangnam-gu, Seoul 135-080, Korea Tel : +82 2 511 2244

Intellian Technologies USA, Inc.

US Headquarters 9261 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618 USA

Tel : +1 949 916 4411

R&TTE Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

We, Intellian Technologies, Inc. located at 2F Dongik Bldg., 98 Nonhyun-dong, Kangnam-gu, Seoul 135-080, Korea declare under our sole responsibility that the product(s) described in the below to which this dec laration relates is in conformity with the essential requirements and other relevant requirements of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment(R&TTE) Directive (1999/5/EC).

Product Information:

Product Name(s):

Intellian v100/v100GX, 103cm Maritime VSAT Antenna System

To provide the presumption of conformity in accordance to Annex III(encompassing Annex II) of Directive 1999/5/EC; the following harmonized standards and normative documents are those to which the product’s conformance is declared, and by specific reference to the essential requirements of Article 3 of the Directive 1999/5/EC.

1995/5/EC Article Standard(s) Applied in Full Date of Withdraw

SAFETY (Art 3.1.a) IEC EN 60950-1: 2001 (1st Edition) Not Referenced

EMC (Art. 3.1.b)

IEC EN 60945: 2002

ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1: 2008

Not Referenced

SPECTRUM (Art. 3.2)

ETSI EN 301 428 V1.3.1: 2006-02 ETSI EN 302 340 V1.1.1: 2006-04

Not Referenced

Supplementary Information:

Notified Body Involved: (Testing Organization)

SK Tech Co., Ltd. 820-2, Wolmoon-Ri, Wabu-Up, Namyangju-Si, Kyunggi-Do, 472-905, Korea

Technical/Compliance File Held by:

Intellian Technologies, Inc. (R&D Department)

32-1-4 Block, Jinwi Industrial Park Jinwi-Myeon, Pyeongtaek-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea

Place and Date of issue:

Seoul, Korea on 20 Oct 2012

Authority: Steve Cha Signature: ____________________________

/ Director, R&D

Date: 20 Oct, 2012

INTRODUCTION

Intellian v100 Introduction

Intellian v100 Features

System Conguration

INTRODUCTION

v100 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Intellian v100 Introduction

Intellian v100 (1.03m) is a Ku-band 3-axis stabilized VSAT maritime antenna system. The v100 provides advanced VSAT solutions for Ku-band satellite services that are also designed to be convertible to Ka-band network. v100 is equipped with a new mounting architecture of RF module consisting of BUC and LNB.

The v100 is built to meet or exceed the industry’s most stringent standards such as FCC, ETSI, R&TT and MIL-STD-167. The antenna’s 3-axis stabilized platform and advanced shock-resistant and vibration damping design of the Pedestal is fully optimized to withstand the demanding maritime conditions and to ensure reliable broadband communications. The unlimited azimuth range ensures continuous tracking without unwrapping the cables in the antenna and the low elevation angle (-20°) supports seamless signal reception at extremely high latitudes.

Equipped with Intellian’s next generation Antenna Control Software, ‘Aptus®’, the v100 antenna can be remotely accessed, monitored and controlled through Serial connection or secured TCP/IP network. Its graphic-based user interface provides easy-to-use operating environment. The v100 has also embedded webserver and secured web user interface called Aptus Web for remote management of the antenna on a web browser. Network connection can be easily setup through the front Management Ethernet Port on the ACU that supports automatic IP conguration.

The v100 is fully integrated with ABS (Automatic Beam Switching) function with various platform compatibility such as the OpenAMIP protocol of iDirect and the ROSS Open Antenna Management (ROAM) protocol of Comtech. The v100 is supplied with both cross-pol and co-pol feeds and comes equipped with Intellian’s patent pending Global PLL LNB by standard.

INTRODUCTION

Intellian v100 Features

Balance-free installation

The v100 is equipped with an integrated RF module consisting of BUC and LNB. This BUC and LNB mounting assembly is attached to the rear side of the reector in order to support easy conversion and balance-free installation.

Optimized reector for Ku or Ka-band

The v100 is designed and engineered to operate on both Ku and Ka-band. The reector of the v100 is capable of handling either Ku or Ka-band without the need to replace the reector when the system is converted to Ka-band. The system is supplied with a Ku-band feed chain as standard. The 1m reector for the v100 satises EIRP and G/T performance of both Ku and Ka-band.

Gyro-free satellite search capability

Intellian’s new generation gyro-free satellite search function enables the v100 to acquire and lock onto the satellite without requiring a separate input from the ship’s gyrocompass.

DVB/DVB-S2 and NBD detection capability

Intellian v100 is capable of detecting DVB-S/DVB-S2 signal, SCPC, and Narrow- Band signal using integrated digital tuner and the narrow band detector (NBD).

Graphical and user-friendly antenna control software

Intellian’s next generation Antenna Control Software, ‘Aptus

’ is developed based on the Intellian developed ‘Antenna Remote Management System (ARMS) Software Development Kit (SDK)’. This graphic-based software is designed to remotely monitor and control Intellian antennas through an IP network.

Dedicated Management Ethernet Port

The v100 has a Management Ethernet Port on the ACU front that enables direct and simple network connection between a PC and the ACU. The Management Port supports DHCP network connection by default, allowing automatic IP congurations, Internet access and quick access to Intellian's remote management solution, the Aptus Web.

Wireless access via Wi-Fi

The built-in Wi-Fi wireless network card enables the ACU to be wirelessly connected that can be either turned on and off by a switch. Any kind of wireless devices such as PCs, laptops and smartphones can be used to connect to the ACU and monitor, control and change the settings of Intellian antenna system wirelessly.

Intelligent rmware upgrade

Intellian v100 provides easy and intelligent rmware upgrade methods. Firmware upgrade can be automatically initiated by plugging a rmware stored USB Memory Stick to the USB Port on the ACU front or by launching ‘Firmware Upgrade’ on the Aptus® or Aptus Web. User can also manually select a rmware le on a local disk and complete the upgrade. The rmware can be rolled back to a previous version as the ACU’s built-in memory stores the current and previous rmware les.

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System Conguration

For your satellite communication system to work properly, the system will have to be connected with all of the provided components as shown in the gure below. Separate purchase of a satellite modem, ship’s gyrocompass, and Intellian Dual VSAT Mediator may be required.

Basic System Conﬁguration

Dual System

Conﬁguration

AC 100 ~ 240V

(50~60Hz, 1A)

AC 100 ~ 240V

(50~60Hz, 4A)

Ship’s Gyrocompass

(Not supplied)

Ship’s Gyrocompass

(Not supplied)

Modem Tx

Modem Rx

Modem Rx 2Modem Rx 1

Modem Rx

Modem Tx

Modem Interface

Modem Tx

Antenna Rx

Antenna Rx 1

Antenna Rx 2 Antenna Tx 2

Antenna Tx 1

NMEA

Antenna Control Unit

Antenna Control Unit 1

Mediator

Antenna Control Unit 2

Satellite Modem

(Not supplied)

Satellite Modem

(Not supplied)

BUC

InterfacePCInterface

AC 100 ~ 240V

(50~60Hz)

INTRODUCTION

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

System Package

Antenna Unit ACU (Antenna Control Unit) Installation Kit

Planning the Installation

Selection of Antenna Installation Site Congure Radiation Hazard/Block Zones System Cables Power Requirement Tools Required for Installation

Antenna Installation

Unpacking the Wooden Crate Antenna Dimensions Antenna Mounting Templates Position the Radome Mount the Radome RF Cable Connections Secure the RF Cables

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System Package

The package of Intellian v100 consists of antenna unit, lifting straps, ACU and installation kit box.

Antenna unit

ACU

Installation kit box

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Antenna Unit

The antenna unit includes an antenna pedestal inside a radome assembly unit. The pedestal consists of a satellite antenna main dish with RF components mounted on a stabilized pedestal. The radome protects the antenna pedestal assembly unit from the severe marine environment.

Antenna Unit

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ACU (Antenna Control Unit)

The digital VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) allows for easy operation of the ACU, even in the dark.

The functions of the ACU are as follows :

• Setting the satellite

• Editing satellite information

• Setting the antenna parameter

• Setting the antenna manual search

• Setting the LNB local frequency

• Setting radiation hazard or block zone

• Setting modem connections

• Setting GPS and Gyrocompass

• Display power status

• Built-in real-time diagnostics function

• Backup and restore the system settings

• Set up the interface with a PC

• Supports Wi-Fi ACU operation

• Recording antenna activities and rmware upgrade through USB

• Built-in web-based remote control management

• Front panel Management Ethernet port

Antenna Control Unit

Rear panel

Front panel

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Contains the items required for securing the antenna unit and ACU to the vessel.

Installation Kit

ACU box

Description Q'ty Size Remarks

Antenna Control Unit (ACU) 1 43.1 x 38 x 4.4cm Antenna Control Unit

User Manual 1

RF Hazard Sticker 1 Radiation Safety Distance Label

Mounting Tamplate 1

Wi-Fi Antenna 1 110mm

USB Flash Drive 1

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Components box

Description Q'ty Size Remarks

ACU Bracket (Rack) 2 ACU-19inch Rack

ACU Bracket (Table) 2 ACU-Table

RG6 Cable 1 3m ACU to Modem

AC Power Cord (CEEE7/7) 1 1.5m ACU Power

AC Power Cord (USA) 1 1.8m ACU Power

AC Input Cable to Power Box 1 3m AC Power to Antenna Power Box

PC Serial Cable 1 1.8m ACU to PC

USB Cable (A-A) 1 1.8m ACU to PC

Ethernet Cable (RJ45/LAN) 1 1.8m ACU to PC

iDirect Interface Cable 1 1.5m ACU to modem

D-sub 9 pin Male Connector 2 - ACU

N to F Adaptor 1 N(Male) to F(Female) Adaptor

Hex Bolt 5 M12 x 100L

Antenna-Deck 4 Sets : Installation 1 Set : Spare

Flat Washer 5 M12

Spring Washer 5 M12

Hex Nut 10 M12

Hex Head Wrench Bolt 5 M6 x 40L

Radome (Spare Bolts)Spring Washer and Flat Washer 5 M6

Sems Bolt 2 M4 x 8

Self-Tapping Screw 5 M4 x 16 Table Mount Bracket

Flat Head Screw 10 M4 x 12L Rack Mount Bracket ACU

Sems Bolt 5 M3 x 12L Table Mount Bracket ACU

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Planning the Installation

Selection of Antenna Installation Site

Install the antenna in accordance with the following procedures to insure maximum performance of the antenna. The ideal antenna site has a clear view of the horizon or satellite all around. Please be sure there are no obstacles within 15º above the center of the antenna. Any obstacles can prevent the antenna from transmitting and receiving the satellite signal.

Do not install the antenna near the radar especially on the same plane as its energy levels may overload the antenna front-end circuits. It is recommended to position the antenna at least 4 feet (1.2 m) above or below the level of the radar and minimum of 15 feet (4.6 m) away from the high power short wave radars.

The mounting platform should be rigid enough and not subjected to excessive vibration. The movement of the antenna can be minimized by installing at the center of the vessel. If these conditions can be only partially satised, nd the best compromised installation site between the various considerations.

Elevation Limit

of Obstacles

15°

Antenna Unit

Obstacle

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Congure Radiation Hazard/Block Zones

It is important to set up the radiation hazard or block zones for Intellian VSAT communication systems. The ACU can be programmed with relative azimuth and elevation sectors to create up to ve zones where transmit power would endanger personnel who are frequently in that area or blockage exists. Several things happen when the antenna is within one of these zones.

1. “BLOCK” will be displayed on the ACU screen.

2. Tracking continues as long as the signal level is greater than the predened

threshold value. When the signal level drops below the threshold value the antenna will wait “Search Wait Time” parameter amount of time and re-target the satellite you targeted last. The antenna will continue to re-target the satellite until the satellite is re-acquired and tracking can be resumed.

3. A transmit inhibit output from the ACU will disable/mute the modem transmission.

RF Hazard Precautions

The antenna is designed to be used with radiation transmit equipment manufactured by others. Exposure to RF radiation, including exposure associated with an improper use of the transmit equipment, may be hazardous to persons close to the above deck unit. Ensure safety of personnel who work on the system.

During transmission, ensure to keep the minimum safety distance. The recommended minimum safety distance to the reector on the focal line is about 15m, based on a radiation level of 5mW/ cm2 that applies under occupational/controlled environment. No hazard exists >20° below the antenna’s mounting plane.

Safe access from radiation hazard

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

System Cables

Before installing the system cables, you need to take the following points into consideration.

1. All cables need to be well clamped and protected from physical damage and exposure to heat and humidity.

2. Cable with an acute bend is not allowed.

3. Where a cable passes through an exposed bulkhead or deck head, a watertight gland or swan neck tube should be used.

Power Requirement

Intellian v100 has been designed to work on a vessel’s power supply rated at 100-240V AC.

• RF Cable (Customer Furnished)

Due to the voltage losses across the length of the RF coax on L-Band, Intellian recommends the following 50 ohm coax cable types for standard system installations. For cables that run longer than 200 meters, please consult Intellian Technologies.

Recommended

RF Cables

Coaxial Cable Type

Attenuation in dB/100M

Attenuation in dB/M

Recommended Cable Length

LMR300 30.3 0.303 35M

LMR400 19.6 0.196 60M

LMR500 15.9 0.159 80M

LMR600 12.8 0.128 100M

LMR900 8.6 0.086 150M

LMR1200 6.5 0.065 200M

v100 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Tools Required for Installation

Power Drill

Phillips Head Screwdriver

Flat Head Screwdriver

Head Screwdriver

(for Power drill)

11 mm Wrench

19 mm Wrench

5 mm Allen/Hex key

(for Power drill)

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Antenna Installation

Unpacking the wooden crate of v100

Tips : Using a Flat-head screwdriver, remove the clip as shown in the picture.

Step 1.

When uncrating the wooden crate, follow the procedures below.

1. Locate one of the side panels designed for fork lift. Detach this side panel by removing the xing screw (1EA) and clips (8EA).

2. Remove the xing screws (4EA) and clips (6EA) on the top panel. Detach the top panel by carefully pulling it as shown in the picture below.

CAUTION : The side brackets at the edge of the top panel secure the side panels and top panel in position. When pulling the top panel, ensure that the top panel doesn't fall on the radome.

3. Remove the xing screws (5EA) from the remaining side panels, then detach the side panels with clips on.

v100 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Step 2.

Remove 8 tapping screws that mount the ACU box and installation kit box to the pallet.

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Step 3.

Using a 19mm wrench, remove 4 shipping bolts that mount the antenna to the pallet.

WARNING: When lifting the antenna by using the lifting strap, ensure to disassemble

the antenna and the pallet.

v100 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Step 5.

Open the top radome and remove the shipping restraints.

Step 4.

Open the radome hatch.

Flat-Head Screwdriver

(min 5mm)

Radome Hatch

A. Remove shipping brackets securing the Skew, AZ axis and EL axis.

1. Remove the Skew Shipping Bracket

2. Remove the AZ Shipping Bracket

3. Remove the EL Shipping Bracket

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Antenna Dimensions

The method of installation and mounting of antenna may vary with vessel design but the following procedures are applicable in most situations, and will result in a secure and effective installation. Conrm the height and diameter of the antenna before installing it.

Radome Dimensions

B. Remove the shipping brackets securing the CL axis.

C. Re-assemble the top radome and tighten the radome retention bolt (M6) to a torque setting of 3.5 N·m. To ensure security, apply Loctite #242 or equivalent.

Remove the shipping brackets

138 cm (54.33”)

151.48 c m (59.64”)

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Cable Entry

Hatch

Radome Bottom

Radome Hatch

ø44.5cm (17.5”)

BOW

Antenna Mounting Templates

The mounting holes must be in the exact same place as shown in the diagram below.

Bow direction

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Antenna

Mounting Hole

Pattern

24.75cm (9.74”)

ø44.5cm (17.5”)

24.75cm (9.74”)

4-ø13 Holes

v100 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Mounting plate

Min. 1cm(0.4”) Max. 3cm(1.2”)

Support Pedestal

Appr. ø25.4cm(10”)

Min 60cm(24”) Max 150cm(60”)

Position the Radome

The radome should be positioned with the BOW marker aligned as closely as possible to the ship’s centerline.

Recommended size of the

support pedestal

INSTALLING THE ANTENNA

Mounting the Radome

Bolt the radome base directly to the support pedestal.

Deck

M12 Flat Washer

M12 Spring Washer

M12 Hex Nut M12 Hex Nut

19mm Wrench

M12 Hex Bolt

Antenna Unit

RF Cable Connections

Ensure that the switch on the power switch box is off during the installation period. When all the cables have been installed, turn on the switch.

Note: Make sure to use the Intellian supplied bolts from the accessory box when you mount the radome. Apply Loctite #262 or equivalent to the bolt thread, and fasten it to a torque setting of 110 N·m.

Cable Gland O-ring

Shrinkage Guide

Rubber Gland

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Cable Connections on

Power Switch Box

Antenna

Power Cable

(From Antenna)

Rotary #2

Rx Cable

(From Antenna)

ACU Rx Cable (From ACU)

Modem Tx Cable (From Modem)

Rotary #1

Tx Cable

(From Antenna)

Antenna Power Cable (From Ship's power)

NOTE:

• Intellian recommends the following size of the input power cable for standard system installations.

• After connection, seal the cable gland and tie the power cable securely in place.

• The antenna power is supplied from the power switch box equipped with the circuit breakers, and the power switch box should be installed near the antenna.

Cable Length Cable Cross Sectional Area AWG (American Wire Gauge) Size

Up to 100m 2.62mm

Up to 200m 4.17mm

NOTE: Tightening torque

Connector Type Tightening Torque

F Type 1.0 N-m

SMA 0.6 N-m

N Type 1.5 N-m

INSTALLING THE ACU

Mounting the ACU

19” Rack Mount Type Table Mount Type ACU Dimensions

Selection of ACU Installation Site

Gyrocompass Connection

Connecting the System with a Gyrocompass Connecting the System without a Gyrocompass

PC to ACU Communication Setup

TCP/IP Connection

Wi-Fi Connection

Setup Wi-Fi Connection Setting up the ACU in order to access Wi-Fi Setting up the PC in order to access Wi-Fi

ACU Connector Guide

v100 – Marine Satellite Communication System

Mounting the ACU

Intellian supplies two types of mounting methods (a) 19” Rack Mount Type and (b) Table Mount Type to mount the ACU.

19” Rack Mount Type

- The ACU should be installed using the two supplied Rack Mounting Brackets which allow for a side 19” rack mounting conguration.

- Using the Flat Head Screw supplied, attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the ACU.

- Place the ACU in the location where it is going to be installed.

- Connect the cables to the rear of the ACU.

Table Mount Type

- The ACU should be installed using the two supplied Table Mounting Brackets which allow for a top or bottom mounting conguration.

- Using the Sems Bolt supplied, attach the mounting brackets to the sides of the ACU.

- Place the ACU in the location where it is going to be installed.

- Using a pencil to mark the 4 hole positions (2 each side), and use the appropriate drill bit to screw down the brackets.

- Connect the cables to the rear of the ACU.

WARNING: Ensure that the cables connected to the ACU are long enough to prevent damage when the ACU is pulled out from the rack.

19" Rack Mount Type

Table Mount Type

INSTALLING THE ACU

Selection of ACU Installation Site

The ACU should be installed below deck, in a location that is:

• Dry, cool, and ventilated.

• The front panel should be easy accessible to user.

ACU Dimensions

Dimension of ACU

48.5 cm (19.1")

46.6 cm (18.4")

3.2 cm (1.3")

13.0 cm (5.1")

43.1 cm (17")

47.5 cm (18.7")

20.0 cm (7.9")

45.5 cm (17.9")

38 cm (15")

4.4 cm (1.7")

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Gyrocompass Connection

Connecting the System with a Gyrocompass

The ship’s gyrocompass provides true heading input to the antenna which easily allows the antenna to target and acquire the desired satellite. Intellian always recommends to connect a gyrocompass to the antenna through the gyrocompass interface on the ACU. If the ship’s gyrocompass output is other than NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000, separate purchase of an NMEA converter is required.

Recommended Cable

• NMEA 0183 / NMEA 2000 Gyrocompass Cable (Customer supplied)

• Connector Type: 2 conductors for NMEA 0183, 5 conductors for NMEA 2000

• NMEA heading sentence: xx HDT (4800 Baud, 8, N,1) If there is no HDT sentence, then use HDM sentence instead.

• NMEA 2000 heading PGN Number = 127250 (Vessel Heading)

Gyrocompass Connection

Strip the cable for 5 mm (0.2") Do not solder the cable

INSTALLING THE ACU

Connecting the System without a Gyrocompass

For a vessel where the ship’s gyrocompass is not installed or is difcult to be connected, the Intellian Gyro-Free satellite search function will be automatically enabled to allow the antenna to lock onto the desired satellite without requiring an external heading input.

The table below provides an example of the Gyro-Free satellite search algorithm. The Search 1 or Search 3 satellite search pattern will be triggered according to the existence of heading input and the setting of the heading device.

Search 1: The antenna will search for the target satellite by turning its azimuth

angle in CCW(Counter Clockwise) direction until the antenna receives the lock signal from the modem or the DVB(Digital Video Broadcasting) transponder of the target satellite is decoded by the antenna.

Search 3: The antenna will search for the target satellite by turning its azimuth angle

directly to the position calculated using the ship’s heading input and lock onto the satellite.

Quick Setup Procedure

• Set the satellite with DVB transponder as the target satellite.

• Set “No Device” to the heading device.

• The antenna will search for the target satellite by turning its azimuth angle in CCW direction and lock onto the satellite signal until the antenna receives a lock signal from the modem or the DVB transponder of the target satellite is decoded.

• Set the heading device as NMEA.

• Enter “Manual search” menu and touch “Function” key to save the current settings.

Intellian ACU will automatically calculate and save the bow offset.

• Upload the real TARGET satellite pre-congured from the library.

Setting of Heading Device

Existence of Heading Data No Device

NMEA / NMEA 2000

Ground Test

With Heading Data

Search 1 Search 3 Search 3

Without Heading Data

Search 1 Search 1 Search 3

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PC to ACU Communication Setup

You can establish data communication between a PC and the ACU using one of the following methods.

TCP/IP Connection

Connection through Front Panel Management Port

This method is most recommended. Network is automatically congured by DHCP without the need of additional PC IP conguration nor intervention to Modem to ACU connection in use.

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a PC Ethernet port to the Management port on the front of the ACU.

2. Network connection is established.

3. Use the following IP address to access Intellian Aptus® or Aptus Web page.

• 192.168.2.1 (Default)

Connection through Rear Panel Ethernet Port

This method requires separate IP conguration on a PC.

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from a PC Ethernet port to an available LAN port of a Switch/Hub.

2. Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings and right-click on the Local Area Connection then click Properties

3. Select TCP/IPv4, then click Properties.

4. Change the network settings on a PC;

• Default IP: 192.168. 0.222 (Secondary: 10.10.1.2)

• Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

• Gateway: 192.168.0.223 (Secondary: 10.10.1.1)

5. Use the following IP address to access Intellian Aptus® or Aptus Web page.

• Default: 192.168.0.223 (Secondary: 10.10.1.1)

Management

Ethernet Port

INSTALLING THE ACU

Serial/USB Connection

Connection through Serial Port

1. Connect a 9-pin Serial cable from the PC INTERFACE connector on the

ACU to the 9-pin serial port on your PC.

2. If there is not a 9-pin serial port on the PC, use a USB-Serial adapter.

3. To access Intellian Aptus

, see Aptus section.

Connection through USB Port

There are two USB(USB-to-Serial) ports are available on the ACU. One is on the front and the other is on the rear.

1. Connect a USB cable from a USB port on your PC to the USB port

on the ACU.

2. To access Intellian Aptus

, see Aptus section.

Serial Connection

USB Connection

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Wi-Fi Connection

1. Turning on the Wi-Fi switch Turn on the switch on the back of the ACU, and 30 seconds after enabling the power supply, conrm if a red light appears on the switch.

Setup Wi-Fi Connection

• Setting up the ACU in order to access Wi-Fi

• Setting up the PC (Adhoc Mode) in order to access Wi-Fi

• Remote Access Conrmation

Setting up the ACU in order to access Wi-Fi

INSTALLING THE ACU

2. Change the network settings to the settings listed below.

Case #1

If iARM Module’s IP is known The iARM module’s default IP is 192.168.1.223

PC IP : 192.168.1.222 Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 GateWay : 192.168.1.223

Case #2

If iARM Module’s IP is unknown The iARM module’s secondary IP is 10.10.10.1

PC IP : 10.10.10.2 Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 GateWay : 10.10.10.1

Setting up the PC in order to access Wi-Fi

1. Setting up my computer’s wireless IP address

- Control Panel> Network and Sharing Center > Change Adapter Settings >

Right click on the “Local Area Connection”> Click Properties

After selecting TCP/IPv4, click on the properties menu.

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3. Connect WIFI in Ad-hoc mode.

After clicking on the Windows Wireless Connection icon, click on intellian-WIFI (Default)

4. Enter the Network Security Key.

Key: intellian1234 (Default)

Username: intellian (Default) Password: 12345678 (Default)

6. When you login, make sure that all the data within every page is being displayed correctly.

5. You can conrm the logo and version data by accessing http://192.168.1.223

Aptus Web v X.XX

INSTALLING THE ACU

ACU Connector Guide

• Console Port

NOTE: NMEA GPS IN/OUT Sentence: GPGLL (4800 Baud, 8, N, 1)

12345

6789

54321

9876

54321

9876

54321

9876

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 GND 6 GPS OUT -

2 GPS OUT + 7 MODEM_SIGNAL_IN

3 MODEM_LOCK 8 MODEM_CTRL2

4 MODEM_CTRL1 (TX MUTE) 9 GPS IN -

5 GPS IN +

ACU Console Port

D-Sub 9 pin Female

D-Sub 9 pin Male connector

Supplied Component

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 - 6 -

2 RXD 7 -

3 TXD 8 -

4 - 9 -

5 GND

Pin Signal Pin Signal

1 - 6 -

2 RXD + 7 RXD -

3 TXD + 8 TXD -

4 - 9 -

5 GND

D-Sub 9 pin RS232

Connector

D-Sub 9 pin RS422

Connector

• RS232/422 Connector (Modem & BUC Interface)

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• NMEA 2000 Connector

Pins

Connector Threads

Sockets

Connector Threads

Pin Signal

1 Shield

2 NET-S, (power supply positive, +V)

3 NET-C, (power supply common, -V)

4 NET-H, (CAN-H)

5 NET-L, (CAN-L)

Pin Signal

1 Shield

2 NET-S, (power supply positive, +V)

3 NET-C, (power supply common, -V)

4 NET-H, (CAN-H)

5 NET-L, (CAN-L)

Male Connector Female Connector

OPERATING THE ACUOPERATING THE ACU

Introduction

Normal Mode

Setup Mode

Installation Settings

Antenna Settings

Manual Search Setup Antenna LNB Polarization Angle Search Parameters Setup Antenna Parameters Setup Block Zone Antenna Diagnostic Test

Satellite Settings

Load Satellite Edit Satellite Information Add Satellite Information Check NID

System Settings

Set LNB Local Oscillator Frequency Set Location Set Modem Port System Backup & Restore Display Versions

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This section of the handbook describes how to setup your system after installing the ACU. It includes the following functions:

Introduction

Mode Function

Normal Mode

Startup

Monitoring current antenna status

Setup Mode

Installation settings

Selecting satellite

Setting GPS and Gyrocompass

Setting Bow adjustment

Setting Modem connection

Setting LNB Local Frequency

Antenna settings

Antenna manual search

Setting Antenna LNB Pol Angle

Setting Antenna Search parameters

Setting Antenna parameters

Setting block zone

Performing diagnostic tests

Satellite settings

Load Satellite

Edit satellite information

Add Satellite

System settings

Setting LNB Local Frequency

Setting GPS and Gyrocompass

Setting Modem port

System management

Setting Key lock

NOTE: Many of the above functions will only be required after initial installation of your system.

OPERATING THE ACU

ACU Front Keys

Touch Key Functions

PC : PC Cable (USB) DN : Firmware upgrade or Log data download (USB) Management port

Arrow Keys

Function

BACK

Number Keys

Power Switch

Touch key Function

Enter SETUP mode

BACK

In SETUP mode, returns to previous menu or option or saves the adjusted settings. In Normal mode, returns to the rst page of antenna current status.

FUNCTION

Saves the adjusted settings.

Arrow keys

Selects from the alternative options to increase or decrease the selected character to a desired value.

Enter next step / menu

Number keys

Inputs the numbers.

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I NT E LL I AN T EC H NO L OG IES IN C.

1. The data communication is being established between the antenna and the ACU.

IN I TI A LI Z E - ANTE NN A INFO

IN T EL L IA N v100

2. The ACU receives antenna information.

IN I TI A LI Z E - EL POS I TI O N

IN T EL L IA N v100

3. The elevation angle and cross level angle are initialized.

IN I TI A LI Z E - AZIM UT H PO SI T IO N

IN T EL L IA N v100

4. The azimuth angle is initialized.

IN I TI A LI Z E - SAT P OS I TI O N

IN T EL L IA N v100

5. The antenna returns to the target satellite position.

S EA R CH 1 138. 0E T ELS T_1 8 SIG : 30 1 VL

A Z: 2 92 . 7( 20 2.7 ) E L: 4 8. 3 SK: - 72 . 0

6. The antenna is searching for the target satellite.

T RA C KI N G 138 .0E TE LST _1 8 SI G: 5 01 VL

A Z: 2 92 . 7( 20 2.7 ) E L: 4 8. 3 SK: - 72 .0 F n

7. The antenna has locked onto the satellite.

Startup

With the system installed and power applied, the ACU screen will show the following sequence.

Normal Mode

Start up

Initialize antenna info

Initialize elevation &

cross level angle

Initialize azimuth angle

Initialize target satellite

position

Search status

Tracking status

OPERATING THE ACU

S EA R CH 1 138. 0E T ELS T_1 8 SIG : 30 1 VL

A Z: 2 92 . 7( 20 2.7 ) E L: 4 8. 3 SK: - 72 . 0

1. The antenna is searching for the target satellite.

T RA C KI N G 138 .0E TE LST _1 8 SI G: 3 01 VL

A Z: 2 92 . 7( 20 2.7 ) E L: 4 8. 3 SK : - 7 2. 0 Fn

2. The antenna has locked onto the target satellite.

Current IF signal level (SIG/dB scale/AGC) is displayed. SIG and dB scale will be displayed when NBD (Narrow band detection) mode for TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used and AGC will be displayed when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used.

The symbol “•” will be only displayed when the satellite signal is strong enough to locked onto. [VL] indicates the LNB's local frequency corresponding to 13V is in use for the signal reception.

VL: 13V + 0 kHz, HL: 18V + 0 kHz, VH: 13V + 22 kHz, HH: 18V + 22 kHz

Touch the UP or DOWN arrow key to increase or decrease the LNB pol angle. UP or DOWN arrow key can be displayed or hidden by touching OK button 3 times consequently. Pol angle can be adjusted only when UP or DOWN arrow key is displayed (enabled). True azimuth [292.7] position of the antenna is the sum of ships heading 090.0 [HDG] and antenna relative [202.7].

SA V E C U RR E NT S AT INF O ?

YE S N O

3. Touch FUNCTION key to save current satellite information or abort and return to the main

display. "Fn" will be displayed only if the antenna is in tracking mode.

NOTE: However, if the "GYRO TYPE" is set to "NONE" or "NMEA" but without receiving a proper input signal, "---.-" will be displayed at "True Azimuth"

Monitoring Antenna Current Status

When the ACU power is on, it displays the status of the antenna. The current status of the antenna is displayed as shown below.

Current search status

Current tracking status

Save current satellite info

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4. Touch RIGHT arrow key to display NBD, GPS and ship’s heading information.

5. NBD, GPS and ship’s heading information are shown.

- NBD (Narrow Band Detection) IF tracking frequency: 1247000 kHz

- Detected Band Width: 1000 kHz

- SIG/dB scale (Signal Level ): 140/14.0dB (When NBD mode for tracking signal is chosen)

- W (West)/E (East) Longitude: 4.53º E

- N (North)/S (South) Latitude: 52.22º N

- HDG (Ship’s Heading): 90º

- LNB local oscillator (LO) frequency: 10000 MHz

V3-1 1B- PJ W A NT SE RI A L 1. 0 0( 1 .0 0 )

VP-T 537 AC U S E RI A L 1. 00

7. Touch RIGHT arrow key to display the below information.

- Antenna part number, antenna serial number and PCU and Stabilizer rmware version.

- ACU part number, ACU serial number, ACU rmware version and Library version.

Touch BACK Key to return to the rst page of the antenna current status.

Tracking & Heading

information

Antenna & ACU

versions

T RA C KI N G 138 .0E TE LST _1 8 SI G: 3 01 VL

A Z: 2 92 . 7( 20 2.7 ) E L: 4 8. 3 SK : - 7 2. 0 Fn

N BD F:1 247 000 B W: 1 00 0 SI G :3 0 1

0 04 . 53 E 52. 2 2N H DG: 090 .0 L: 10 0 00 Fn

Current tracking status

8.Touch RIGHT arrow key to display the USB FUNCTION* This menu will be displayed automatically if a USB ash drive is plugged into the USB port located in the front panel of the ACU.

USB FUNCTION*

• UPGRADE FIRMWARE: upgrade the system by using the rmware les

(les format: *.FWP) from the specied folder in the USB ash drive.

• COPY LOG DATA: Copy the up-to-date log data from the system to the USB ash drive.

Select

USB

functions

[ US B FUN C TI O N] SELE CT U SB FU NC T IO N

UP G RA D E F IRM WAR E

OPERATING THE ACU

9. Touch OK key to upgrade rmware.

Refer to the error messages below if any errors occur.

UPGRADE FIRMWARE

- FIRMWARE FILE NOT FOUND: the system cannot nd the FWP le.

- INVALID FIRMWARE: the le is not in a recognizable FWP format.

- MORE THAN 1 FILE EXIST: there is more than 1 rmware le that exists from the

specied folder in the USB ash drive.

- CHECK USB CONNECTION: the USB ash drive is not connected.

COPY LOG DATA

- COPY LOG DATA TO USB [30%]: display the copy progress in percentages.

- NOT ENOUGH SPACE IN USB: USB occupies no memory space.

- CHECK USB CONNECTION: the USB ash drive is not connected.

10. Touch RIGHT arrow key to display the real-time diagnostic result.

The real-time diagnostic code will be displayed automatically if there is any error found during the system operation. However, this page will not be displayed if there is no error message.

11. Touch FUNCTION key to erase diagnostic error message.

Real-time

diagnostic

result

Erase

Error message

Upgrade

the

system

[ DIA GNO STI C] S EN S OR BO X

COD E 10 9 RES ULT S : FA IL E D FN

UP G RA D E ?

YE S N O

ER A SE DI AG N OS T IC E RR OR L OG ?

YE S N O

USB

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Setup Mode

Enter the SETUP mode simply follow the instructions below.

Searching / Tracking mode

Enter password

Setup mode

Exit setup mode

T RA C KI N G 138 .0E TE LST _1 8 SI G: 3 01 VL

A Z: 2 92 . 7( 20 2.7 ) E L: 4 8. 3 SK: - 72 . 0 Fn

1. While the antenna is in SEARCHING/TRACKING mode, touch MENU key to enter SETUP mode.

indicates the key pad lock function is on (Refer to KEY LOCK menu to setup the key pad lock function). When key pad lock function is activated touch MENU key or when “Fn” menu is activated touch FUNCTION key then ENTER PASSWORD menu will be displayed.

EN T ER P AS S WO R D

- - - -

2. If the key pad lock function is on, enter the password before accessing to the SETUP mode. If the key pad lock function is off, access to the SETUP mode directly as Step 3.

S ET U P MOD E ?

YE S NO

3. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode or touch RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and touch OK key to abort and return to the main display.

E XI T SETU P MOD E ?

YE S NO

4. While the antenna is in SETUP mode, touch FUNCTION key as shortcut key to exit SETUP mode.

OPERATING THE ACU

Installation Settings

During the rst time installation, it is required to setup the installation settings.

Installation

Latitude & Longitude

Gyro type

Select satellite

Setup mode

S ET U P MOD E ?

Y ES N O

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode

+ AN T EN N A +SA TEL LIT E

+ SY S TE M

+I N ST A LL A TI O N

2. Touch arrow keys to move cursor to INSTALLATION menu and touch OK key to enter it.

S EL E CT S AT E LL I TE

[1] TE LST _18 138. 00E

3. Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the satellite that you wish to track and touch OK key to load the selected satellite.

L AT I TU D E LON GIT UDE

3 7. 0 0N 1 26 . 53 E

4. Set the current LATITUDE and LONGITUDE Touch LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected). Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. Or touch NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Touch OK key to set the parameter.

GYR O TYPE BOW O FFS ET

NME A 00 0

5. Set the ship’s GYRO TYPE* & BOW OFFSET A search pattern 1 or 3 will be initiated according to which gyrocompass type is selected and the existence of the gyrocompass input. Ensure that the supported gyrocompass type is set correctly. If the ship's gyrocompass output is different than NMEA, A search pattern 1 will be initiated automatically if the gyrocompass input does not exist and the gyrocompass type that is selected is different than GROUND TEST.

The BOW OFFSET is to offset the angle difference between the antenna’s bow and the ship’s bow (Range: 0 – 360°).

NOTE: The bow offset will not be saved automatically if Search 1 pattern is initiated. In this case, the antenna will need to retarget the desired satellite using Search 1 every time if the antenna restarts.

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6. MODEM TYPE 1) is to select a proper data communication port and protocol on the ACU to interface with the satellite modem. The settings related to the modem interface will be set automatically once the modem type is selected.

The options on the next page will be displayed and required to be set if "USER SETTING" is selected.

1 8V + 0KH Z 13V + 22 K HZ

1 07 5 0M H Z 113 0 0M H Z

1 8V +22K HZ

1 13 00M HZ

7. Set the LNB local oscillator frequency for each voltage power. (13V +0 kHz, 18V +0 kHz, 13V +22 kHz, 18V +22 kHz)

Set modem type

and LNB local frequency

LNB local frequency

GYRO TYPE*

NO DEVICE NMEA NMEA 2000 GROUND TEST

Gyro search mode

MODEM TYPE*

• USER SETTING

• IDIRECT-I/O

• IDIRECT-AMIP

• COMTECH-I/O

• COMTECH-ROSS

• HUGHES

• SATLINK-SERIAL

• SATLINK-VACP

• ELEKTRIKOM-AMIP

• GILAT-SE-II

• IPSTAR-SOTM

Setting of Heading Device

Existence of Heading Data No

Device

NMEA/ NMEA 2000

Ground Test

With Heading Data

Search 1 Search 3 Search 3

Without Heading Data

Search 1 Search 1 Search 3

M OD E M TYP E 13 V + 0K Hz

IDI R EC T -I / O 100 0 0 M H z

OPERATING THE ACU

T RA C KI N G 138 .0E TE LST _1 8 SI G: 3 01 VL

A Z: 2 92 . 7( 20 2.7 ) E L: 4 8. 3 SK: - 72 . 0 Fn

10. Antenna has locked onto the target satellite.

Tracking status

L OA D IN G ...

D O NOT TUR N OFF !

9. Setting is being loaded to the system. The ACU will restart the system automatically after uploading the setting. DO NOT TURN OFF ACU POWER while the data is being uploaded.

Loading settings

L OA D ?

Y ES N O

8. Touch BACK key to load the current setting or abort and return to the main display.

Load

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Antenna Settings

Manual Search

Search the desired satellite manually.

Antenna movement

Setup mode

Save

Manual search menu

Antenna menu

S ET U P MOD E ?

Y ES N O

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+ ANT ENN A +SA T EL L IT E

+ SY S TE M +INS TAL LAT ION

2. Touch OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.

+MA N UA L SEAR CH + SET PO L A NGL E

+ SE A RC H PARA M +SE T PA RA MET ERS

3. Touch OK key to enter MANUAL SEARCH menu.

S TE P SIZE AZ IM U TH E LE V AT I ON A GC

# 0 0 .2 #

23 1 .7 48.3 3 01 Fn

4. Current IF tracking signal level (AGC)/(SIG/dB scale) is displayed to assist you in manually peaking AZIMUTH (0°-360°) and ELEVATION (0°-90°) angle for best signal level. Touch NUMBER key to change the STEP SIZE (Range: 0.1~99.9). Touch LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to increase or decrease the azimuth angles. Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the elevation angles. Touch FUNCTION key to save current settings or abort and return to the main display.

S AV E CURR ENT SA T INF O ?

Y ES N O

5. If the current settings are able to locate the satellite, touch FUNCTION key to save “current satellite information”. This will help to reduce the satellite acquisition time after restarting the system. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch the OK key to save the settings.

NOTE: If the gyrocompass type is not NMEA or the gyrocompass is not connected to

the ACU, the information cannot be saved.

OPERATING THE ACU

Setup Antenna LNB pol Angle

LNB pol angle type

Setup mode

Set pol angle menu

Antenna menu

LNB pol angle Signal

Mechanical Skew Offset

S ET U P MOD E ?

Y ES N O

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+ ANT ENN A +SA T EL L IT E

+ SY S TE M +INS TAL LAT ION

2. Touch OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.

+MA N UA L SEAR CH + S ET P OL AN GL E

+ SE A RC H PARA M +SE T PA RA MET ERS

3. Touch RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SET POL ANGLE menu and touch OK key to enter it.

SE L EC T LNB PO L . A N GL E ME NU

C A LI B RA T IO N

4. Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the LNB pol angle menu and touch OK key to run the selected operation 'CALIBRATION', 'MANUAL ADJUST' or 'RESET MECHANICAL OFFSET'. Select MANUAL ADJUST to control LNB pol angle manually. If the control board, LNB pol potentiometer or belt is replaced, select CALIBRATION to calibrate LNB pol angle. If the satellite skew offset is unknown, you may select RESET MECHANCAL OFFSET to reset the mechanical skew offset (Overall system skew offset = satellite skew offset + mechanical skew offset).

LN B P OL AN GLE S I GN A L: 1 80

2 0

5. Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the LNB pol angle manually and the correspondent SIGNAL level will be displayed next to it. Touch BACK key to return to the main display.

NOTE: LNB POL ANGLE menu will be displayed only if MANUAL ADJUST is selected.

SEL E CT LNB PO L. A NG L E M E NU

RE SET ME CHA NIC AL O FF S ET

6. Press OK keys to reset the mechanical skew offset.

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Search 3 range

Search 1 range

Search Parameters

Setup mode

Manual search menu

Antenna menu

Search param

SE T UP M OD E ?

YE S NO

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+AN TEN NA + SAT EL L IT E

+S Y ST E M + I NS T AL LAT ION

2. Touch OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.

+MA NUA L SE ARC H + SE T POL AN GL E

+SE ARC H PA RAM +S E T P A RA M ET E RS

3. Touch arrow keys to move cursor to SEARCH PARAM menu and touch OK key to enter it.

SE A RC H WA I T T I ME INC REM ENT STE P

03 0 0. 50

S EA R CH 1 AZ SEA R CH 1 EL

400 06

S EA R CH 3 AZ SEA R CH 3 EL

003 04

4. Set SEARCH 1 and 3 AZ (Azimuth) range and EL (Elevation) range. SEARCH 2 is reserved for future use.

A search pattern 1 or 3 will be initiated according to which gyrocompass type is selected and the existence of the gyrocompass input. Search 1: A search pattern 1 will automatically be initiated when the ship’s heading input does not exist/is failed. The antenna will go to the relative azimuth position 0º at the calculated elevation and search in the azimuth CCW direction and search up +0.5º & down -0.5º with a total 6º(±3º) in elevation. The search cycle will repeat until the antenna receives the lock signal from the modem or the DVB transponder of the target satellite is decoded by the antenna. If the desired signal is found and above the predened detect level, the ACU will enter to Search 3. However, the antenna will not initiate Search 3 pattern but go into TRACKING mode immediately if the desired signal is above the predened tracking threshold level. If the detected signal is below the predened tracking threshold level, the search 1 will repeat and start 3º away from the current position.

OPERATING THE ACU

-3°

-2°

-1°

0°

1°

2°

3°

1 5 10 15 20 3025

Search 1 (Gyro Free) Search Pattern

Search 3 pattern

Search 3: A search pattern 3 will automatically be initiated when AGC/SIG falls below the current tracking level threshold value. If the desired signal is found and above the predened tracking level, the ACU will terminate Search 3 and go into TRACKING mode. A search pattern will automatically be initiated when AGC/SIG falls below the current threshold setting (indicates that satellite signal has been lost). Search is conducted in a two-axis pattern consisting of alternate movements in azimuth (AZ) and elevation (EL) as forming expanding square indicated as below diagram.

Target Satellite EL Position

Revolution (AZ direction)

Search 1 antenna motion

Elevation (EL) Range

0.5˚

Azimuth (AZ) Range

Target EL Angle 0°

Turn 1

Target EL Angle 0°

Turn 3

Target EL Angle + 0.5°

Turn 2

Target EL Angle - 0.5°

Turn 4

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Password

Antenna menu

Set parameters menu

Setup mode

Set detect & tracking DVB

Setup Antenna Parameters

These parameters should only be changed by an authorized Intellian service technician. Improper setting of these parameters will cause your system to perform improperly.

SE T UP M OD E ?

YE S NO

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+AN TEN NA + SAT EL L IT E

+S Y ST E M + I NS T AL LAT ION

2. Touch OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.

+M A NU A L S E AR C H + S E T POL ANGL E

+S E AR C H P A RA M

+S E T P A RA M ET E RS

3. Touch arrow keys to move cursor to SET PARAMETERS menu and touch OK key to enter it.

EN T ER P AS S WO R D

- - - -

4. Touch 4 digit password to enter SET PARAMETERS menu (1590). Setup parameters is only required after installation or repairs of your antenna system.

These parameters should only be changed by an authorized service technician. Improper setting of these parameters will render your system inoperable.

DE T EC T DV B TR A CK I NG D VB

0 4 0 02 0

5. Set DETECT DVB and TRACKING DVB when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used (Range: 1-200).

DETECT DVB is to set the satellite signal detection level and TRACKING DVB is to set the satellite signal tracking level.

Touch LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected). Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase and decrease the selected character. Or touch NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Touch OK key to set the parameter. Touch BACK key to select the parameter you wish to edit and touch BACK key again to save or abort and return to the main display.

OPERATING THE ACU

Detect & tracking level

Set detect & tracking NBD

BOW & EL adjust

DE T EC T NB D T RAC KIN G NB D

0 4 0 02 0

6. Set DETECT NBD and TRACKING NBD when NBD (Narrow Band Detection) mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used (Range: 1-200).

DETECT NBD is to set the satellite signal detection level and TRACKING NBD is to set the satellite signal tracking level.

Noise Level

Detect Level

Tracking Level

TRACKING DVB/NDB

Peak Level

DETECT DVB/NDB

BO W OF F SE T EL. A DJ U ST

0 0 0 +0 . 0

7. Set BOW OFFSET and EL. ADJUST BOW OFFSET is to offset the angle difference between the antenna’s bow and the ship’s bow (Range: 0 – 360°) and EL. ADJUST is to offset the angle difference between the mechanical elevation angle and actual elevation angle (Range: ± 5°).

Touch LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected). Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase and decrease the selected character. Or touch NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Touch OK key to set the parameter. Touch BACK key to select the parameter you wish to edit and touch the BACK key again to save or abort and return to the main display.

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Select operation

process

OP ER ATI ON

SA VE

8. Execute the command of the selected item from OPERATION*.

OPERATION*

• SAVE: save and execute the current settings.

• IDLE ON/OFF: the motor brakes will be released while IDLE MODE is ON. The

antenna will restart automatically if IDLE MODE is re-set from ON to OFF touch BACK key is pressed to exit SETUP mode.

• REBOOT: the antenna will restart automatically if REBOOT ANTENNA is ON.

OPERATING THE ACU

Setup Block Zone

Up to 5 block or radiation hazard zones can be programmed with relative azimuth and elevation sectors.

Block zone menu

Block zone range

Block zone 1

Antenna menu

Setup mode

S ET U P MOD E ?

Y ES N O

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+ ANT ENN A +SA T EL L IT E

+ SY S TE M +INS TAL LAT ION

2. Touch OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.

+ BLO CK Z ONE +D IA G NO S TI C

3. Touch RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to BLOCK ZONE menu and touch OK key to enter it. Up to 5 block zones is allowed to be programmed.

Z ON E 1 BLO CK

A Z.1 ST AR T AZ .1 E ND EL .1 L IMI T

0 00 000 90

4. Set ZONE 1 BLOCK Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to select “ON” to setup the block zone for ZONE 1. Touch OK key to use ZONE 1 BLOCK and set zone 1 block range. Touch BACK key to select the parameter you wish to edit and touch BACK key again to save or abort and return to the main display. Set the AZ.1 START, AZ.1 END and EL.1 LIMIT while ZONE 1 BLOCK is ON. This is the clockwise of the two points. AZ.1 START is where the relative azimuth starts and AZ.1 END is where the relative azimuth ends (Range: 0- 360°). EL.1 Limit is where the elevation starts (Range 0- 90°). Touch LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected). Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase and decrease the selected character. Or touch NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Touch OK key to set the parameter. Touch BACK key to select the parameter you wish to edit and touch BACK key again to save or abort and return to the main display.

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Block zone 2

Save

ZO N E 2 B LO C K

O F F

5. ZONE 2 to ZONE 5 BLOCK setting is same as ZONE 1 BLOCK. Touch OK key to set ZONE 2 BLOCK and set next parameter.

SA V E ?

YE S NO

6. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to save and execute the current settings. Or touch RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and touch OK key to abort and return to the main display.

OPERATING THE ACU

Antenna Diagnostic Test

Refer to the diagnosis codes for the test results.

Single diagnostic

test result

Full diagnostic test

Full diagnostic

test result

Diagnostic menu

Antenna menu

Setup mode

SE T UP M OD E ?

YE S NO

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+AN TEN NA + SAT EL L IT E

+S Y ST E M + I NS T AL LAT ION

2. Touch OK key to enter ANTENNA menu.

+B L OC K ZO N E +D IAG NO S TI C

3. Touch arrow keys to move cursor to DIAGNOSTIC menu and touch OK key to enter it.

DI A GN O ST I C COM MUN ICA TIO N

FU L L T E ST RE AD Y

4. Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to select a full diagnostic test or single diagnostic test and touch OK key to execute the selected diagnostic test. Menus for DIAGNOSTIC are FULL TEST and CODE 101 ~ CODE 116.

DI A GN O ST I C FUL L TE STI NG

FU L L T E ST

- -

5. A full diagnostic is successfully completed.

DI A GN O ST I C COM MUN ICA TIO N

CO D E 1 0 1 R E SU L T : PAS SED

6. A single diagnostic test is successfully completed.

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Diagnosis Code:

CODE 101: Data communication test between the antenna and the ACU CODE 102: Azimuth motor test. CODE 103: Elevation motor test. CODE 104: Cross-level motor test. CODE 105: Azimuth encoder test. CODE 106: Cross-level encoder test. CODE 107: Rate sensor test. CODE 108: Tilt sensor test. CODE 109: Sensor box motor test. CODE 110: LNB/NBD test. CODE 111: LNB pol motor test. CODE 112: Sub-reector test. (Skip for v-Series communication products) CODE 113: Antenna power test. CODE 114: ACU power test. CODE 115: Receiver power test. (Skip for v-Series communication products) CODE 116: Home sensor test.

An example of test result after a full test: •2

•••••••••-••-•

•

: test is passed 2: test is failed (CODE102) –: test is skipped (TVRO products only) ?: test is in process

OPERATING THE ACU

Satellite Settings

Load Satellite

Load

Load sat menu

Load satellite

Satellite menu

Setup mode

S ET U P MOD E ?

Y ES N O

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+ AN T EN N A +SA TEL LIT E

+ SY S TE M +INS TAL LAT ION

2. Touch RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SATELLITE and touch OK key to enter it.

+ LOA D SAT . +E DI T SAT.

+ AD D SAT. +C HE C K NID

3. Touch OK key to enter LOAD SAT. menu.

L OA D SATE LLI TE

[1] TE LST _18 138. 00E

4. Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to select satellite that you wish to track. Touch OK key to load the selected satellite.

L OA D ?

Y ES N O

5. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to load the selected satellite and execute the current settings. Or touch RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and touch OK key to abort and return to the main display.

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Edit Satellite Information

Edit satellite

Edit longitude & name

Edit sat menu

Satellite menu

Setup mode

S ET U P MOD E ?

Y ES N O

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+ AN T EN N A +SA TEL LIT E

+ SY S TE M +INS TAL LAT ION

2. Touch RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SATELLITE and touch OK key to enter it.

+ LO A D SAT . +ED I T SAT .

+ AD D SAT. +C HE C K NID

3. Touch RIGHT arrow key and OK key to enter EDIT SAT. menu.

E DI T SATE LLI TE

[1] TE LST _18 138. 00E

4. Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the satellite that you wish to edit and touch OK key to edit the selected satellite.

L ON G IT U DE ED IT N AM E

138 . 0E T ELS T_ 1 8

5. Edit satellite orbit position, LONGITUDE and satellite NAME.

OPERATING THE ACU

D VB V ER I FY S KEW OF FS E T

DVB D EC O DE + 0 .0

6. Edit satellite DVB VERIFY* method and SKEW OFFSET. DVB VERIFY will be only activated and applied when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used. Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to select DVB VERIFY and touch OK key to set the parameter.

DVB VERIFY* AGC – use signal level for satellite tracking. DVB Lock – use DVB Lock for satellite tracking. DVB Decode – use DVB Decode for satellite tracking. DSS Decode – use DSS Decode for satellite tracking.

S EL E CT L OC A L TRA CKI NG SI GNA L

11 300 MHZ N BD

7. Set SELECT LOCAL* frequency and TRACKING SIGNAL*. Touch LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected). Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to select the LNB local frequency from the installed LNB. Or touch NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Touch OK key to set the parameter.

R X POL TX POL

VER T . HO RI .

8. Set RX POL and TX POL to select the polarity for both RX (receive) and TX (transmit). Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to select VERTICAL or HORIZONTAL. Touch OK key to set the parameter.

DVB veriﬁy method

Set polarity

Set LNB local frequency

TRACKING SIGNAL* NBD DVB

SELECT LOCAL* The selectable LNB frequencies are depended on the installed LNB type.

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Set NBD tracking

frequency

Save

Set DVB tracking

frequency

D VB F RE Q . SYM B OL N ID

11 7 47 M HZ 213 00k S p s 0X 00A D

9. Set DVB FREQUENCY, SYMBOL RATE and NID when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used.

45,000 is the maximum allowed symbol rate value. NID (network ID) range is from 0 x 0000 to 0 x FFFF (hexadecimal digit).

Touch LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected). Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. Or touch NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Touch OK key to set the parameter.

N BD F RE Q . BAN DWI DTH

10 70. 000 MHZ 01. 000 MHz

10. Set NBD IF FREQUENCY and BANDWIDTH when NBD (Narrow Band Detection) mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used.

S AV E ?

Y ES N O

11. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to save and execute the current settings. Or touch RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and touch OK key to abort and return to the main display.

OPERATING THE ACU

Add Satellite Information

DVB verify method

Add sat menu

Set longitude & name

Setup mode

Satellite menu

S ET U P MOD E ?

Y ES N O

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+ AN T EN N A +SA TEL LIT E

+ SY S TE M +INS TAL LAT ION

2. Touch RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SATELLITE and touch OK key to enter it.

+ LO A D SAT . +EDI T SAT .

+A D D SAT . +CHE CK N ID

3. Touch DOWN arrow key and OK key to enter ADD SAT. menu.

L ONG ITU DE E DIT NA ME

0 00. 00E SAT .00

4. Set satellite LONGITUDE and satellite NAME.

D VB V ER I FY SKE W OFFS ET

DVB D EC O DE + 0 0. 0

5. Edit the satellite DVB VERIFY* and SKEW OFFSET.

DVB VERIFY will be only activated and applied when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used. Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to select DVB VERIFY and touch OK key to set the parameter.

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Set LNB local frequency

Set polarity

Sat NBD tracking

frequency

Set DVB tracking

frequency

S EL E CT L OC A L TRA CKI NG S IGN AL

10 0 00 M HZ N BD

6. SELECT LOCAL* to set LNB local oscillator frequency and TRACKING SIGNAL*. The selectable LNB frequencies are depended on the installed LNB type. Touch LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected). Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. Or touch NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Touch OK key to set the parameter.

TRACKING SIGNAL* NBD DVB

SELECT LOCAL* The selectable LNB frequencies are depended on the installed LNB type.

R X POL TX POL

VER T . HO RI.

7. Set RX POL and TX POL To select the polarity for both RX (receive) and TX (transmit) polarization. Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to select VERTICAL or HORIZONTAL. Touch OK key to set the parameter.

D VB F RE Q . SYM BOL NI D

00 0 00 M HZ 000 00K Sps 0 X0 000

8. Set DVB FREQUENCY, SYMBOL RATE and NID when DVB mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used. 45,000 is the maximum allowed symbol rate value. NID (network ID) range is from 0 x 0000 to 0 x FFFF (hexadecimal digit). Touch LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected). Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. Or touch NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Touch OK key to set the parameter.

N BD F RE Q . BAN DWI DTH

00 00. 000 MHZ 01. 000 MHz

9. Set NBD IF FREQUENCY and detection BANDWIDTH when NBD (Narrow band detection) mode of TRACKING SIGNAL is chosen to be used.

OPERATING THE ACU

Save

Check NID

NID veriﬁcation

Check NID menu

Setup mode

Satellite menu

S ET U P MOD E ?

Y ES N O

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and Touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+ AN T EN N A +SA TEL LIT E

+ SY S TE M +INS TAL LAT ION

2. Touch RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SATELLITE menu and touch OK key to enter it.

+ LO A D SAT . +EDI T SAT .

+ ADD SA T.

+C H EC K NID

3. Touch DOWN arrow key and OK key to enter CHECK NID menu.

[ CH E CK N ID ] F:12 490 S:27 490 0X 00 A D

P RE S S OK REC EIV ED N ID [ 0X 0 00 0 ]

4. CHECK NID is to verify the NID (Network ID) of the current tracking transponder. Touch OK key to verify the NID [0 x 0000] only when “ PRESS OK” function is activated. “PRESS OK” function will only be activated when DVB Lock signal is conrmed by the antenna. However, “NO LOCK” message will be displayed if DVB Lock signal can’t be conrmed.

S AV E ?

Y ES N O

10. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to save and execute the current settings. Or touch RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to NO and touch OK key to abort and return to the main display.

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Set LNB Local Oscillator Frequency

System Settings

System menu

Set local frequency menu

LNB info

Setup mode

Save

S ET U P MOD E ?

Y ES N O

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+ AN T EN N A +SA TEL LIT E

+S Y ST E M +IN STA LLA TIO N

2. Touch DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM and touch OK key to enter it.

+ SET LO CA L +S ET L OC ATI ON

+ MO D EM P OR T +MA N AG E ME N T

3. Touch OK key to enter SET LOCAL menu to set the LNB local frequency.

1 3V + 0K HZ 1 8V + 0K HZ

1 00 0 0M H Z 113 00M HZ

1 3V + 22KH Z 18 V + 22KH Z

1 07 5 0M H Z

09 750 MHZ

4. Set LNB local oscillator frequency for each correspondent voltage power. (13V +0 kHz, 18V +0 kHz, 13V +22 kHz, 18V +22 kHz)

Touch BACK key and Touch LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to select the parameter you wish to edit. Touch OK key to edit parameter. Or touch BACK key again to return to the main display.

LNB LOCAL: The selectable LNB frequencies are depended on the installed LNB type.

S AV E ?

Y ES N O

5. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to save current settings. Or move cursor to NO and touch OK key to abort and return to the main display.

OPERATING THE ACU

Set Location

System menu

Set location menu

Gyro type and

Baud rate

Setup mode

S ET U P MOD E ?

Y ES N O

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+ AN T EN N A +SA TEL LIT E

+S Y ST E M +IN STA LLA TIO N

2. Touch DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM and touch OK key to enter it.

+ SET LO CA L +SE T LOC A TI O N

+ MO D EM P OR T +MAN AGE MEN T

3. Touch RIGHT arrow key to move cursor to SET LOCATION and touch OK key to enter it.

G YR O TYPE B AU D RAT E

N MEA

480 0

4. Set the ship’s GYRO TYPE* and BAUD RATE. A search pattern 1 or 3 will be initiated according to which gyrocompass type is selected and the existence of the gyrocompass input. Set the BAUD RATE as 4800, 9600, 19200 or 38400 according to your device.

A search pattern 1 will be initiated automatically if the gyrocompass input does not exist and the gyrocompass type is selected other than GROUND TEST.

NOTE: The bow offset will not be saved automatically if Search 1 pattern is initiated.

In this case, the antenna will need to re target the desired satellite using Search 1 every time if the antenna restarts.

Gyro search type

Setting of Heading Device

Existence of Heading Data No Device

NMEA / NMEA 2000

Ground Test

With Heading Data

Search 1 Search 3 Search 3

Without Heading Data

Search 1 Search 1 Search 3

GYRO TYPE*

NO DEVICE NMEA NMEA 2000 GROUND TEST

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Heading

Latitude & longitude

Save

L ATI TUD E LON G IT U DE

3 7. 0 0N 1 26 . 50 E

5. Set the current LATITUDE and LONGITUDE Touch LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys until the desired character is underscored (selected). Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to increase or decrease the value. Or touch NUMBER keys to set the desired value directly. Touch the OK key to set the parameter.

H EAD ING

0 90. 0

6. Entry of ship's heading. Ensure that the supported gyrocompass type is set correctly. If the ship's gyrocompass output is other than NMEA and Synchro, a purchase of an NMEA converter is required.

S AV E ?

Y ES N O

7. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to save current settings. Or move cursor to NO and touch OK key to abort and return to the main display.

OPERATING THE ACU

Set Modem Port

System menu

Modem port menu

Set Mediator &

modem type

Setup mode

S ET U P MOD E ?

Y ES N O

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+ AN T EN N A +SA TEL LIT E

+S Y ST E M +IN STA LLA TIO N

2. Touch DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM menu and touch OK key to enter it.

+ SE T LOCA L +SE T LO CA T IO N

+ MOD EM P ORT +M AN A GE M EN T

3. Touch DOWN arrow keys to move cursor to MODEM PORT menu and touch OK key to enter it.

U SE M ED I AT O R MOD E M TYP E

NO I D IRE CT- I/O

4. USE MEDIATOR is to enable the usage of MEDIATOR if the antenna is connected to the Intellian Dual VSAT Mediator.

NOTE: USE MEDIATOR must be disabled if there is no MEDIATOR connected to the

ACU. Improper setting of this parameter will cause your ACU’s modem interface working incorrectly.

MODEM TYPE* is to select a proper data communication port and protocol on the ACU to interface with the satellite modem. The settings related to the modem interface will be set automatically once the modem type is selected.

The options on the next page will be displayed and required to be set if "USER SETTING" is selected.

MODEM TYPE*

• USER SETTING

• IDIRECT-I/O

• IDIRECT-AMIP

• COMTECH-I/O

• COMTECH-ROSS

• HUGHES

• SATLINK-SERIAL

• SATLINK-VACP

• ELEKTRIKOM-AMIP

• GILAT-SE-II

• IPSTAR-SOTM

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OPERATING THE ACU

M O D EM P OR T PRO T OC OL

E TH E RN E T I / O CO NSO LE

5. MODEM PORT* is to select a proper data communication port on the ACU to interface with the modem.

PROTOCOL* I/O CONSOLE is a protocol for interchanging of information (GPS Out, TX mute, and

modem lock) between the ACU (through Console port) and a modem.

OPEN AMIP is an ASCII based protocol developed by iDirect for interchanging of information between the ACU and a modem. OpenAMIP is not intended for any purpose except to allow the ACU and a modem to perform synchronized automatic beam switching (ABS).

SERIAL GPS is a protocol for sending GPS Out information from the ACU (through RS232/422 port) to a modem.

ROSS: ROSS Open Antenna Management (ROAM) protocol is developed by Comtech EF Data Cooperation to offer common management interface for Comtech EF Data's Roaming Oceanic Satellite Server (ROSS) and ACU.

VCAP is the interface between the SatLink mobile VSAT IDU and the Intellian antenna controllers for Intellian mobile antennas.

ELEKTRIKOM-AMIP is a OPEN AMIP based protocol, and proceed the additional protocol.

GILAT-SE-II is a NMEA0183 based protocol to monitor the status of the antenna and the modem. It is passed through the Gilat SkyEdgeII modem RS232 serial port.

SOTM is a protocol interface between the ACU and the IPSTAR modem's beam switching controller to perform automatic beam switching (ABS).

Set modem protocol

MODEM PORT*

ETHERNET RS422 RS232

PROTOCOL* is to select a proper communication protocol on the ACU to interface with the modem.

OPERATING THE ACU

TX mute activation

Save

TX M UTE AC TI VE

LO W

8. TX MUTE ACTIVE is a transmit inhibit output from the ACU to disable/mute the modem transmit through a 5 V (HIGH) or 0 V (LOW) current whenever the antenna is blocked, searching, or is mis-pointed 0.5º from peak satellite position.

TX MUTE ACTIVE item will only be

activated when PROTOCOL is set as I/O CONSOLE.

S AV E ?

Y ES N O

Use EXT.LOCK

U SE E XT . LO C K EX T. LO C K A CTI VE

YES L OW

7. USE EXT. LOCK is to select whether or not to use external lock signal from the satellite modem. USE EXT. LOCK item will only be activated when PROTOCOL is set as I/O CONSOLE.

EXT. LOCK ACTIVE is referred that modem lock output from the modem provides a logic input through a 5 V (HIGH) or 0 V (LOW). current to the ACU to identify when it is on the correct satellite.

EXT. LOCK ACTIVE item will only be activated when PROTOCOL is set as I/O CONSOLE.

6. GPS OUT SENTENCE* is to select the GPS OUT SENTENCE type USE TX MUTE is to select whether or not to USE TX MUTE function from the satellite modem. A transmit inhibit output from the ACU will disable/mute the modem transmit via a voltage whenever the antenna is blocked, searching, or is mis-pointed 0.5 degrees from the peak satellite position.

9. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to save current settings. Or move cursor to NO and touch OK key to abort and return to the main display.

GPS OUT SENTENCE* GPGLL GPGGA SIMPLE GPGGA

Use TX mute

G P S O U T SE NTE NC E USE TX MUTE

GPG LL YE S

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S ELE CT P ROC ESS TY PE

BAC K UP U SE R DA TA

4. Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to SELECT PROCESS TYPE* Touch OK key to set the parameter and the processing message will be displayed.

SELECT PROCESS TYPE*

BACKUP USER DATA: To backup the antenna settings set by user to the ACU.

RESTORE USER DATA: To restore the antenna by using the backup user data stored from the ACU.

DEFAULT ACU-REMOTE P/W: to default ID and Password of the Web Server.

UPGRADE FROM USB: to upgrade the system by using the rmware les from a specied folder

in the USB ash drive.

COPY LOG TO USB: to copy the antenna log data from the system to the USB ash drive.

BACKUP TO USB: To backup the antenna settings to a specied folder in the USB ash drive.

RESTORE FROM USB: To restore the antenna by using the backup user data from a specied

folder in the USB ash drive.

UPGRADE ACU-REMOTE: To upgrade the system using rmware les (FWP) from a specied

folder in a USB ash drive.

NOTE: UPGRADE FROM USB, COPY LOG TO USB, BACKUP TO USB, RESTORE FROM USB and UPGRADE ACU-REMOTE options are displayed only if the USB ash drive is plugged into the USB port located in the front panel of the ACU.

Management

System menu

Backup and restore

Setup mode

S ET U P MOD E ?

Y ES N O

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+ AN T EN N A +SA TEL LIT E

+S Y ST E M +IN STA LLA TIO N

2. Touch DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM menu and touch OK key to enter it.

+S E T L O CA L +S E T L OCA TIO N

+M O DE M PO R T + MA NAG EME NT

3. Touch arrow keys to move cursor to MANAGEMENT menu and touch OK key to enter it.

Select process type

OPERATING THE ACU

Key Lock

System menu

Set key lock and

password

Key lock menu

Setup mode

S ET U P MOD E ?

Y ES N O

1. Touch LEFT arrow key to move cursor to YES and touch OK key to enter SETUP mode.

+ AN T EN N A +SA TEL LIT E

+S Y ST E M +IN STA LLA TIO N

2. Touch DOWN arrow key to move cursor to SYSTEM menu and touch OK key to enter it.

+KE Y LO CK + IN T EL L IA N DEV I CE

3. Touch arrow keys to move cursor to KEY LOCK menu and touch OK key to enter it.

NOTE: INTELLIAN DEVICE menu is not operated in this ACU.

K EY L OC K UNLO CK P /W

O N 15 90

4. Touch UP and DOWN arrow keys to choose whether or not to use key pad lock when entering the SETUP mode or saving the satellite information. Setup the password for entering the key pad lock. The factory default is 1590.

T RA C KI N G 138 .0E TE LST _1 8 SI G: 5 01 VL

*AZ : 29 2 .7 ( 2 02. 7) EL: 4 8.3 SK: - 72 . 0 F n

When KEY LOCK function is activated, the " * "mark is displayed.

Check key lock

activation

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OPERATING THE ACU

Aptus

Introduction to Aptus

Requirements

Software Installation

PC to ACU Communication Setup

Starting Aptus

Establishing a data communication

Toolbar Menus

System Property Status Dashboard

Work View Tabs

Antenna - Basic Info. Antenna - Advanced Info. Satellite Graph View Monitor Diagnostic/Modem GUI Work View Functions

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Intellian’s new VSAT Antenna PC Controller Software, Aptus® is a next-generation graphically based antenna remote control software. The Aptus® allows users to easily and conveniently set up the antenna by using a personal computer.

The minimum PC hardware and software requirements to install and run Aptus® are as below.

Hardware

Hardware Requirements

CPU Intel

Pentium® 4 or higher

Memory 512MB or higher

Video Card

DirectX9.0 or higher supported

H/W acceleration supported

Video Memory 128MB or higher

HDD 1GB or higher

Operating System and Software

Software Requirements

Operating System Windows XP SP or higher

Framework Microsoft.Net Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1 or higher

Introduction to Aptus

Requirements

Aptus

Software Installation

Double click the ‘Aptus Setup.exe’ icon to install Aptus® directly onto your computer/ laptop. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the program setup process. The installation routine provides an icon on the desktop.

Click the icon to start the software. In addition, Intellian also provides patch les for software upgrade.

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PC to ACU Communication Setup

Starting Aptus

Double-click the Aptus® desktop icon, then Communication Window appears to establish the data communication between your PC and the ACU. Select options of connection method to access your ACU either through the Serial Port Communication or the Network Communication (TCP/IP).

Aptus

Establish a data

communication

Access ACU through Serial Communication

1. Connect a 9 pin Serial cable between the PC INTERFACE connector on the ACU and the 9 pin Serial port on the PC. (Or you can use a USB cable to setup Serial connection between a PC and the USB port on the ACU.)

2. Select Serial at communication type combo-box.

3. The baud rate of the ACU is 57600.

4. Select a COM port which is not occupied by other devices.

5. Click the Connect button.

Access ACU through Network Communication (TCP/IP)

1. Turn off the wireless connection while using this method.

2. Connect your PC to the Management Port. (See 'PC to ACU Communication Setup' section for other network connection methods.)

3. Select Network at communication type combo-box.

4. Enter in the ACU’s IP address (Factory default : 192.168.2.1)

5. Enter in the ACU’s port number (Factory default : 4002)

6. Click the Connect button then the Authentication window will appear.

7. Login by using the username and password below:

- Username: intellian (Factory default)

- Password: 12345678 (Factory default)

WARNING:

- Do not plug a USB to the ACU while TCP/IP communication is in use.

Doing so will disable current PC Software Control because the USB connection has higher priority than TCP/IP connection.

- The amount of data will increase rapidly if Network Communication is in use. Intellian recommends using Aptus Web.

NOTE: If the remote access PC is located in the same network group with the ACU, the ACU can be accessed through the internal IP address. But, if the remote access PC is located outside of the network group, the ACU’s IP address should be changed to the IP address assigned by the network service provider.

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AutoUpdate

Intellian Aptus

checks and noties the latest version when it is started to maintain

up to date software version by AutoUpdate function.

1. When Aptus

is started, it automatically checks the latest software version from

the server and runs AutoUpdate if new version is available.

2. Current software version information is displayed.

3. It noties new software version information.

4. When you click the “start” button, “File downloading…” message is displayed while downloading les from the server.

5. When le downloading is nished, “installing…” message is displayed and Aptus patch runs and the installation starts by InstallShield.

6.Click the “Finish” button when InstallShield installation is nished, then “Run the Aptus” message is displayed and Aptus runs and AutoUpdate is automatically nished.

Aptus

Quick

File

Toolbar Menus

The toolbar menus at the top of the screen display command buttons of the most commonly used functions of the Aptus®. The toolbar menus consists of 4 main menus; Quick (for quick launch of functions), File (for le backup, restoring and loading), View and Connection.

Setup: enters Setup mode.

Restart: exits Setup mode and restarts the antenna.

Reboot: reboots the antenna.

Get Ant. Info: obtains the information stored in the antenna

Save Satellite: saves the current bow offset only if the antenna is tracking

onto the satellite. The satellite acquisition time can be reduced signicantly after the antenna is restarted.

3 5 64

Backup: backups the antenna information to ACU or PC.

- Select ‘To ACU’ to backup the antenna information to ACU. The backup le (le format: *.ibf) will be stored on the ACU.

- Select ‘To PC’ to backup the antenna information to a PC. The backup les (le format: *.rpt and *.ibf) will be generated on the PC.

Restore: restores the antenna by using the stored information in ACU or PC.

- Select ‘From ACU’ to restore the antenna by using the stored information in ACU.

- Select ‘From PC’ to restore the antenna by using the stored information in PC (le format: *.ibf).

NOTE: Both *.rpt and *.ibf les contain antenna information. However, while *.ibf le can be used for restoring antenna information, *.rpt le is stored as plain-text for viewing purpose only. Users can open the *.rpt using text editors such as notepad software.

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View

• User Layout: displays the layout list that the user has previously stored by using

Layout Manager. If you select a layout in this list, the selected layout will be constructed in Work View screen. The ‘Basic layout’ is provided by default.

• Layout Manager: provides the user with add, delete, and save functionalities in

order to manage the user’s layouts.

- Selecting ‘Add current layout’ opens a pop up window. Type in a desired name

of current layout and click Add, then the new name of the current layout will be saved to the list under User Layout menu.

- When changes are made to the current layout, select ‘Save current layout’ option.

The current layout will be saved with changes.

- To remove a layout, select ‘Delete layout’ option. Select a desired layout to remove

on the pop up window, then click ‘Delete’. Close the window by clicking on ‘Close’. The selected layout is removed from the User Layout list.

• Default Layout: returns the current layout to the default layout.

Load Cong. : loads the antenna conguration le (le format: *.cfg). The conguration le includes the antenna control parameters which are pre-loaded at the factory and should only be changed by an authorized service technician. Improper setting of these parameters will cause your system to perform improperly.

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• Work View: displays a list of seven pre-constructed Work View Tabs (Satellite View, Antenna Basic View, Antenna Advanced View, Monitor View, Graph View, Diagnostic/Modem View and GUI View) and also provides the Activate / Close functionalities for each view tab. Activate the work view tab by ticking the checkbox next to it.

• Communication: At any time, data communication channel can be reestablished between Serial and Network connection. Selecting Comm. Button will display Communication Window to connect to the ACU via Serial or Network communication.

• Firmware Uploader: provides the user with the latest rmware version and updates rmware by simple steps.

• File Manager: display the latest rmware and library le available on Aptus Server. Select a desired rmware and download to the local PC.

• Spectrum: displays current spectrum graph and allows to set spectrum data view options.

• ACU Log Manager: displays the antenna log data in calendar view which is downloadable directly to a desired path.

Help

• Report: provides e-mail contact to Intellian technical support team to let the user report problems at any time.

• Information: displays the information of current Aptus

software

version.

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System Property Status Dashboard

The property status dashboard on the left pane of the screen provides the antenna status, the availability of TX transmission, signal level, GPS and heading status, software information, product information and error status to be monitored quickly.

Antenna Status: Displays the status of the current mode of the antenna.

- Search 1: A Search 1 pattern will automatically be initiated when the ship’s heading input does not exist or if it fails. The search cycle will repeat until the antenna receives the lock signal from the modem or until the DVB transponder of the target satellite is decoded by the antenna.

- Search 2: Search 2 is reserved for future use.

- Search 3: Search 3 pattern will automatically be initiated when AGC(DVB mode

is in use) or SIG/dB (NBD mode is in use) falls below the current tracking level threshold value. Once the desired signal is found and above the predened tracking threshold, the ACU will enter to tracking mode.

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- Tracking: Antenna is tracking the target satellite.

- Initialize: Antenna or ACU is initializing.

- Setup: Antenna is in SETUP mode.

TX Enable Displays the status of TX transmit. If the circle next to the TX Enable shows “Blue”, it means the antenna TX function is enabled. If the circle shows “Red”, it means the antenna TX function is disabled. The TX function will be enabled only if all ve factors (Enable Mode, Blockage, Pointing, Modem Lock, and LNB Rotate) listed below show a “Blue” circle. However, if the “Use TX Mute” function in the ‘ACU System’ Work Tab is disabled, the TX function will be enabled regardless the above factors.

- Enable Mode: displays whether or not the antenna is in transmitting.

- Blockage: displays whether or not the antenna is pointing in a predened block

zone(s). If the antenna is pointing in the block zone, the circle next to the Blockage will show “Gray”. If the antenna pointed outside the block zone, the circle next to the Blockage will show “Blue”.

- Pointing: displays whether or not the antenna is pointing to the target satellite. If the antenna is mis-pointing to the target satellite, the circle next to the Pointing will show “Gray”. If the antenna is pointing to the target satellite, the circle next to the Pointing will show “Blue”.

- Modem Lock: displays whether or not the modem is locked by receiving a conrmation signal from the satellite modem. If the modem is not locked, the circle next to the Modem Lock will show “Gray”. If the modem is locked, the circle next to the Modem Lock will show “Blue”.

NOTE: If the Modem Lock shows “Gray”, check the cable connection between

the antenna system and the satellite modem as well as settings on the modem.

- LNB Rotate: displays whether or not the LNB is rotating. If the LNB is rotating, the circle next to the LNB Rotate will show “Gray”. If the LNB is not rotating, the circle next to the LNB Rotate will show “Blue”.

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Signal Level Shows “DVB” when DVB mode of tracking signal is in use and “NBD” when NBD mode of tracking signal is in use. The “Red” line indicates the signal “Detect Level Threshold” and the “Orange” line indicates the signal “Tracking Level Threshold”. If the signal level is higher than the tracking level threshold, the signal level bar will display “Blue” color. If the signal level is lower than the tracking level threshold, the signal level bar will display “Orange” color and the antenna will stay in searching mode.

NOTE: If the signal level is not higher than the tracking threshold, decrease the detect

and tracking level.

GPS and Heading Displays the current GPS location from the Antenna and Ship’s heading information. The status light ashes green if the system receives a correct input of the GPS and Ship’s heading.

Voltage: Displays the antenna and the ACU voltage information.

Software Information: Displays the antenna and the ACU rmware versions, and the library version.

Product Information: Displays the antenna and ACU serial numbers, antenna model and ACU model.

OPERATING THE ACU

Diagnostic Error Report

The square button next to the Diagnostic Error Report turns red when the system receives an error. Click the button to see a Diagnostic Report.

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Work View Tabs

Aptus® provides seven Work View Tabs (Satellite View, Antenna Basic View, Antenna Advanced View, Monitor View, Graph View, Diagnostic/Modem and GUI to manage the Antenna and the Satellite conguration.

How to modify the settings on Work View;

1. Enter the Setup mode by clicking Setup icon.

2. Tick the checkbox next to the “Set” button to modify the settings.

3. Enter the desired value then press the Set button to save the settings.

1. Antenna – Basic Info.

This view tab provides information on the Antenna’s Current GPS location, Heading Device, Bow Information, Skew Information, and the Antenna’s Angle. This view tab uses the Antenna’s AZ and EL information as well as the Ship’s Heading information in order to provide a dynamic graphic user interface (UI).

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- GPS: displays and sets current antenna’s GPS.

- Heading: displays and sets current ship’s heading information.

· Heading Device: None / NMEA/ NMEA 2000/Ground Test. The baud rate (4800/ 9600/ 19200/ 38400) must be set if NMEA is selected.

- Bow Information: displays and sets current antenna’s bow.

- Skew: displays current antenna’s skew and skew offset.

· Pol Sensor Calibration: calibrates the sensor (potentiometer).

· Reset Mechanical Skew Offset: the mechanical skew offset is preset in the factory with a default value (0, 1, or 2) depending on the assembly status. Resetting of the mechanical skew offset may be required when the satellite skew offset is unknown (Consolidated Skew Offset = satellite skew offset + mechanical skew offset). Due to each satellite has its own skew offset, Intellian recommends you check with your service provider or satellite operator to get the satellite skew offset value and input it in Satellite Work Tab rather than resetting the mechanical skew offset directly.

- Antenna Angle: displays and sets current antenna’s absolute and relative AZ (azimuth) position, EL (elevation) position and LNB Pol angle. You can move antenna azimuth and elevation position and LNB Pol angle by using the arrows or inputting a value to nd the desired satellite manually.

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2. Antenna – Advanced Info.

This view provides information on the Tilt Sensor Bias, Conical Range, EL Adjust, Rate Sensor, Search Parameter and Block Zone.

-Tilt Sensor Bias: This maintains the elevation and the cross level axes in order to keep the pedestal parallel to the horizon. Adjust the two solid state tilt sensors to provide absolute cross-level tilt of the antenna and el evation feedback to eliminate long-term pointing drift (error). Tilt bias must be adjusted when the antenna control board or sensor box is replaced. If the bubble on the button level located on the sensor box is not centered, follow the following steps to adjust the tilt sensor bias.

· Step 1. Enter Setup mode and press the “Ready” button to bring the elevation and cross-level to 0.

· Step 2. Select “EL” from the drop down list and press Up and Down arrow keys to adjust the bubble until it is located in the center ring of the button level.

· Step 3. Select “CL” from the drop down list and press Up and Down arrow keys to adjust the bubble until it is located in the center ring of the button level.

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· Step 4. Press the “Restart” icon to restart the antenna.

- Rate Sensor: is used to calibrate the DC voltage output from the three rate sen-

sors (azimuth, elevation, and cross-level). These are used to sense antenna motion that corresponds to the ship’s motion (roll, pitch, and yaw) for stabilizing the pedestal. The DC voltage output from each of the rate sensors may vary by an amount which is directly proportional to the direction and rate of motion induced on it.

Before calibrating the rate sensors located in the Sensor box, make sure that the antenna is placed on a rigid and at platform. During the calibration process, any motion of the antenna should be avoided as it can affect the antenna’s performance. Proceed with the following steps to perform the calibration.

· Step 1. Enter Setup mode

· Step 2. Press the “Idle Mode” button to release the elevation and

cross level motor brakes while the antenna is in Setup mode.

· Step 3. Check whether or not the bubble is located at the center

of the button level. If not, move it to the center by following the previous instruction of Tilt Sensor Bias adjus™ent.

· Step 4. Press the “Bias Check” button to calibrate the rate sensor.

A blue circle will be displayed next to the Bias Check button if the calibration is completed. A red circle will be displayed if calibration failed. A green circle will be displayed during the calibration process.

- Conical Range: The relative force of the motors controlling azimuth and eleva-

tion. Set the conical range while the antenna is in tracking mode.

- EL Adjust: The elevation adjus™ent is to offset the angle difference between the

mechanical elevation angle and actual elevation angle. If this value is not properly adjusted, the antenna may take longer time for satellite search or tracking.

- Search Parameter:

· Wait time: set the time-out for automatic initiation of a search after

the signal level drops below the pre-dened threshold value.

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· Search Step: set increment step size.

· Type 1 & Type 3 (Search 1 & 3) Range: set Search 1 & 3 search range. Search 3 is conducted in a two-axis pattern consisting of alternate movements in azimuth and elevation as it forms an expanding square.

· Type 2 (Search 2) Range: is reserved for future use.

- Block Zone

Displays current block zones by azimuth and elevation sectors. Up to 5 block zones can be programmed. Once the block zone is created, a blue shading area will be displayed in the Antenna UI view on the right.

- Threshold Settings

· DVB Detect Level: displays and sets signal detection threshold

level when DVB tracking mode is in use.

· DVB Tracking Level: displays and sets signal tracking threshold level when DVB tracking mode is in use.

· NBD Detect Level: displays and sets signal detection threshold level when NBD tracking mode is in use.

· NBD Tracking Level: displays and sets signal tracking threshold level when NBD tracking mode is in use.

· TX Enable Threshold: displays and sets TX enable threshold.

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